Senior Newsletter #4
September 27, 2017
Facts on Federal Financial Aid
The next few senior newsletters will contain information on Federal Financial Aid. The 1st day that students can apply for Federal Financial Aid will be Oct. 1st!
There are 4 Types of Financial Aid:
- Scholarships (merit and need-based)
- Grants (need-based) - money given by the government based on FAFSA results that you do not have to pay back
- Work-Study (need-based) - based on FAFSA results
- Loans (need-based and non-need-based) - Money given by the government based on FAFSA results that you do have to pay back.
- FSA ID (Federal Student Aid ID) - This is a username and password that the student and one parent have to get to complete the FAFSA. The next senior newsletter will have instructions for obtaining this.
- FAFSA (Federal Application for Free Student Aid) - the online application to apply for Federal Financial Aid. You will use your 2016 household income tax information to complete it. It will be available on October 1st.
- SAR (Student Aid Report) - This is the summary of your processed FAFSA application. Some scholarships will ask for this summary (ex. Susan Buffet Scholarship). It also contains your EFC number that is sent to the colleges.
- EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) - a number determined to be the amount of money your household can contribute towards college. Colleges determine your student aid package using this number and other information.
Upcoming Events
FAFSA opens
College Club: Scholarship Searches
8:00 - 11:30
@ College and Career Center
Apply2College Day
8:00 - 11:30
Click here for more info.
College Scholarship Deadlines
Wendy's High School Heisman
The Wendy's® High School Heisman® Scholarship application is open for students graduating with the class of 2018.
This year, Wendy's® will be awarding 100 students from across the nation with $150,000 in scholarships. And your students have the opportunity to get in on it.
Looking for scholar-athletes with high character.
Wendy's is looking for scholar-athletes like last year's National Winner Frelicia Tucker, a tennis and track and field star who uses her work ethic and passion for excellence to inspire others and champion causes she believes in. Your school has students like Frelicia who give 110% in the classroom, on the field, and in the community.
Since 1994, Wendy's has been partnering with the biggest name in college football, Heisman®, to support education, recognize achievements, and celebrate students through the Wendy's High School Heisman. Make sure your class of 2018 students are in the game.
Applying is easy.
Applying for the Wendy’s High School Heisman is your chance to earn a scholarship toward college, as well as local, state, and national recognition for all that you’ve put into your high school career. If you’ve maintained at least a B average, participate in at least one eligible sport, are a leader in your community and role model at your school, then you’ve got what it takes to be a Wendy’s High School Heisman.
It's easy to apply for the Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship. There are two phases of the application.
Phase 1 >>>> Provide information about your academic performance, athletic achievements and community involvement. The Phase 1 deadline is October 2, 2017 and must be reviewed by a school official by October 4, 2017.
Phase 2 >>>> Answer a few essay questions and provide supporting information about your achievements. The Phase 2 deadline is October 23, 2017 and does not need to be reviewed by a school official.
Apply online at wendyshighschoolheisman.com!
United States Senate Youth Program
The United States Senate Youth Program enters its 56th year of providing high school juniors and seniors with an extensive orientation of all branches of the Federal government and the opportunity to receive a $10,000.00 scholarship. This is mainly for students who have had leadership experiences including class officers, student council, National Honor Society, Boys or Girls Scouts, or other leaders of school or community clubs. Please read all information carefully so that you understand personal expenses that may be involved.
Information about the program and application is now available online at - http://www.education.ne.gov/ss/USSYP.html
Completed applications must be received by the Nebraska Department of Education by October 4th, 2017.
Horatio Alger Scholarship
As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs in the country, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need.
To be eligible to apply for a Horatio Alger State Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria*:
- Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2018 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
- Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
- Be a United States citizen
More information and an application is available https://scholars.horatioalger.org/. The deadline to apply is October 25th.
Norfolk Senior High Counseling Center
Brandi Bartels E-K
Heather Marotz L-Ri
Kendra Marshall Ro-Z
Connie Ingram - Administrative Assistant
Website: http://www.norfolkpublicschools.org/schools/norfolk-high-school/counseling/
Location: 801 Riverside Boulevard, Norfolk, NE, United States
Phone: 402-644-2534
Twitter: @NHSGuidanceNews